1989-042-Denying Appeal Of Planning Commission Approval For Construction Of A Single Family Residence In The Hr-1 ZoneRESOLUTION NO: 1989 -42
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DENYING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN THE HR -1 ZONE
(16060 CERRA VISTA - BLASIUS AND KRISTINA BREZOCZKY)
WHEREAS:
A. Mark B. Fredkin, attorney -in -fact for Dr. and Mrs. Jason Balaban,
has appealed a decision of the Planning Commission as follows: approval for the
construction of a single family residence in the HR -1 zone on property located
at 16060 Cerra Vista Drive and owned by Blasius and Kristina Brezoczky
(Architecture and Site Application S- 88 -58); and
B. A public hearing was set before the Town Council for February 21,
1989 and was continued to and held on March 6, 1989.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
A. The Town Council hereby finds that no evidence or testimony was
presented that the Planning Commission erred.
B. The Town Council hereby further finds as follows:
1. The realignment of the road has caused the change in the
location of the structure on the lot;
2. The proposal is for a modest -size structure that will not
project above the natural ridgeline and will be screened from the
valley floor.
3. The proposed structure meets Town standards; and
4. The property owner most affected by the proposed building site
is not opposed to the location.
C. Based on the foregoing findings, the appeal is hereby denied and
Architecture and Site Approval S -88 -58 is hereby granted subject to the
following conditions:
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE TOWN ENGINEER
1. That the final map for Tract 7613 be amended to show the new
building site on the southwest portion of Lot #4.
2. Final grading, drainage masonry retaining wall, driveway, utility
interim and final erosion control plans shall be provided.
3. No Grading shall be initiated between October 1 to April 15. If
final landscaping is not complete by September 1, interim erosion
control measures shown on the approved interim erosion control plan
will be required to be instituted by October 1.
4. A Grading Permit will be required for the construction of
driveway, freestanding retaining walls, drainage and erosion control.
5. A soils and geologic report shall be prepared which provides
specific criteria and standards governing site grading, drainage,
retaining wall design and erosion control A register civil engineer,
specializing in soil mechanics, should be included in the group that
prepares this report.
6. All grading operations shall be continuously inspected by the
soils engineer or his qualified representative and these inspections
should be coordinated with regular Town inspections. The soils
engineer shall submit a final grading report prior to occupancy.
%. Any work in the public right -of -way will require an Encroachment
Permit.
8. A well information questionnaire (available through the Town
Engineer) shall be completed.
9. All documents, contracts, bonds, issuance, as applicable, shall be
provided prior to recordation of any final map or issuance of any
permits.
10. Horizontal and vertical controls shall be set by a licensed
surveyor or a registered civil engineer for the following items:
a. Pad Location;
b. Finish floor elevation;
c. Foundation corner location;
d. Retaining wall, top -of -wall elevation and location;
e. Toe and top of cut and fill slopes.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
11. The structure shall be pre - plumbed for solar hot water heating.
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12. Every residential unit shall be designed to include the following
features:
a. Wheelchair reachable light switches, thermostat controls and
electrical outlets.
b. Door handles rather than knobs.
c. Wooden backing in bathroom walls to allow structural strength
for addition of grab bars by the occupants.
d. Faucets and shower controls operable with one hand requiring a
minimal amount of grasping with exception of those used on
vanity faucets.
e. All doors at least 32 inches wide.
f. Two outside door thresholds no higher than 112 inch above
landings. Landings to be at least 5 feet by 5 feet.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos, California, held on the 20 day of MARCH
1989 by the following vote.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ERIC D. CARLSON, ROBERT L. HAMILTON
BRENT N. VENTURA, MAYOR JOANNE BENJAMIN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS THOMAS J. FERRITO
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
SIGNED:YU2 CC i
MAY OF THE TOWN' OF L GATOS
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS,GATOS
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